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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/20/2001 - MinutesROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES — FEBRUARY 6, 2001 Present: Mr. Al Thomason Ms. Martha Hooker Mr. Don Witt Mr. Kyle Robinson Mr. Todd Ross Ms. Janet Scheid Mr. John Murphy Mr. Terry Harrington, Secretary Absent for Work Session only: Mr. Todd Ross (Mr. Ross arrived for site viewing at 3:55) WORK SESSION: Session opened at 3:38pm with Mr. Al Thomason's summary of the County's Economic Development Forum. Approval of Agenda Mr. Al Thomason moved to approve the agenda Motion passed 4 -0. Approval of Minutes Mr. Don Witt requested a change regarding his conversation with VDOT. Martha Hooker moved to approve the January minutes with changes. Motion passed 4- 0. Al212roval of Consent Agenda Kyle Robinson moved to approve the consent agenda. Motion passed 4 -0. Site Viewing The meeting was adjourned for site viewing at 3:50pm. PUBLIC HEARING: Mr. Al Thomason called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Al Thomason gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance. 1. Petition of the Trustees of the Korean Baptist Church to rezone 2.1 E acres from C -1 Office District with conditions to C -1 Office District with Conditions and to obtain a Special Use Permit for Religious Assembly, located at 5422 Starkey Road, Cave Spring Magisterial District. Mr. David Tickner, Roanoke County Planning, presented the Staff Report for this petition. Mr. Witt expressed a concern regarding parking. Ms. Hooker mentioned the signage proffer -- and that the current sign is attractive, though it is not the monument style. Mr. Robinson asked if rezoning would affect both lots. There will be one access to both lots and parking will be to the rear of the front of the structure. The site plan has been proffered. Ed Natt, representative for the Korean Baptist Church Trustees, concurred with the staff report and referred to the revised site plan (dated 21212001), stating that the rear portion is not usable. Mr. Witt questioned the intention of leveling the entrance way — Owner has discussed this with VDOT. It was suggested that the signage is attractive and should be approved as -is. Mr. Natt stated the size was approximately 100 square feet. Mr. Ross suggested that a religious facility is not a good use for the property — if the church expands or moves to the other side the residential area would be cramped. Mr. Al Thomason confirmed that all parking is behind the front line --- for 20 vehicles. Mr. Ross expressed concerns regarding churches taking up commercial land. Creek Buffer, and surrounding buildings do make the religious facility an appropriate use, but that we should not encourage religious facilities in commercial areas. There were no citizen comments. Mr. Witt then made the motion to approve the rezoning with proffers reflecting the following: • Develop the property in accordance with the 212101 revised site plan. • Continue to have only one entrance on Starkey Road • Used as a religious assembly only • Signage -- any sign should be no greater than 6 feet high, and no greater than 20 square feet with only front lighting. • Parking should be behind building • Parking area lighting should be a maximum of 20 feet in height • Policy — limited to C1 for religious assembly Rezoning: AYES: Thomason, Hooker, Witt, NAYS: Robinson, Ross ABSENT: None 2 Special Use Permit: AYES: Thomason, Hooker, Witt, NAYS: Robinson, Ross ABSENT: None 2. Petition of Jones & Jones Associates to rezone 1.31 acres from R1 Residential to R4 Residential located at 6621 Peters Creek Road, Hollins Magisterial District. Mr. David Tickner, Roanoke County Planning, presented the Staff Report for this petition. Todd Ross questioned the current access of the property. Mr. Tickner stated that there is no access or street frontage and confirmed the ownership of the surrounding properties. Mr. Jyke Jones, representing Mr. And Mrs. Hite, the property owners stated that the easement had been deeded over as part of the Plaza Auto development. The pipe stem has a dedicated ingress /egress to the Auto Plaza, the large white house and the 9 acre property — all owned by the Hites. Due to the land density /topography only approximately 5 acres of the land is developable. Mr. Witt mentioned that VDOT was not allowing a crossover and the impact that would have on the number of cars leaving the area. Another exit is available, but the topography is bad and very narrow — no crossover is at this exit. Mr. Jones stated that due to the other businesses on either side of the pipe stem, there is only a 30 foot wide area that would need an acceleration /deceleration lane to be installed. There were no citizen comments. Mr. Ross then made the motion to approve the rezoning. Mr. Ross stated that lack of frontage is not good for commercial zoning for C -1 or C -2. Mr.Witt had a concern regarding the number of additional vehicles on Peter's Creek Road as well as the concern of the number of units. AYES: Thomason, NAYS: Witt ABSENT: None Hooker, Robinson, Ross 3. Petition of Mi Suk Perry to rezone 3 acres from AR Agricultural Residential to C -2CVOD (Clearbrook Village Overlay District) for Retail Sales located at 5679 Franklin Road, Cave Spring Magisterial District. Mr. Terry Harrington, Roanoke County Planning, presented the Staff Report for this petition. There was a question regarding the Home Occupancy regulations - the expense, restrictions, and percentage of home used for the business. Mr. Thomason questioned why there were no site plans available for viewing. Mr. Harrington stated that Ms. Perry was purchasing the property with the zoning, and due to the minimal amount of exterior changes needed, it was not considered. Mr. Thomason suggested rescheduling until the applicant can purchase the property and design the site plan with parking, egress /regress. Ms. Perry is willing to install a turn lane later if the business traffic dictates. Mr. Robinson asked if Ms. Perry had done any research into the cost of compliance with the CVOD compliance. Mr. Mike Wray, 5550 Yellow Mountain Road, President of the Clearbrook Civic League asked how much product would be sold. Mr. Harrington explained Home Occupancy vs. rezoning and if there was another use other than candy making then Ms. Perry would have to return to the Planning Commission for approval. Mr. Wray was also concerned about drainage from the property. Water flow will not increase — the parking lot will remain gravel. Mr. Wray welcomed Ms. Perry to the neighborhood and as a member of the Civic League. Mr. Thomason confirmed size of house and percentage that would be needed for the business. Ms. Perry also stated that she had an engineer inspect the culverts and was told that they were solid and in good standing. Mr. Clarence W. Simmons, 5505 Franklin Road, another citizen stated that he had videos of the flood problem in that area and will continue to be a problem. He proposed a larger diameter pipe be installed. Mr. Witt stated that he was not sure that it was this petitioner's obligation to correct the pre - existing problem and that this was a low intensity use business. Mr. Witt then made the motion to approve the rezoning with proffers reflecting the following: • Business use will be limited to retail candy sales and catering. • All commercial business would be within the existing home on the property — all renovations comply with CVOD standards. • A site plan be developed prior to commercial use of the property AYES: Thomason, Hooker, Witt, Robinson, Ross NAYS: None ABSENT: None 4 4. Petition of Tracy A. Bryant to rezone 1.94 acres from AR, Agricultural Residential to AV Agricultural Village and obtain a Special Use Permit for a Garden Center located at 7796 Bent Mountain Road, Windsor Hills Magisterial District. Mr. John Murphy, Roanoke County Planning, presented the Staff Report for this petition. The applicant was agreeable to all of the proffers. Ms. Hooker confirmed that the area would store mulch, topsoil — graded out or elevated. The pad is fiat, not elevated and the applicant is cleaning up the area. The use of petroleum -based products are prohibited meaning there will be no fueling. It was suggested that the wording be changed to "no petroleum products." It was confirmed that the pad is out of the flood way. A county engineer has visited the site. Mr. Bryant has installed permanent markers to mark the floodway which will include no storage area. There will only be enough mulch stored to keep the business going on a daily basis. Mr. Bryant stated that he will construct bins if necessary. There is enough room on the property for customers to pull in, load up and turn around. He also confirmed that the customer base is expected to be from the local subdivisions and that he had experienced the flooding in the area. Mr. Bryant stated that he would only carry decorative stone or brick chips if they were in demand in the future. Mr. Marty Harbin, 7793 Bent Mountain Road, a citizen stated that Mr. Bryant has really shown pride in ownership and beautified the property while he has lived there. Mr. Harbin also mentioned that the business is reasonable, straightforward and that he supports his venture. Mr. Thomason then made the motion to approve the rezoning and Special Use Permit. AYES: Thomason, Hooker, Witt, Robinson, Ross NAYS: None ABSENT: None Citizens Comments There were no citizen comments. Comments Final Orders 1. The Petition of Mr. Jerry Letterman, for a Special Use Permit to construct and operate mini - warehouses in an 1 -2 zoning district, located at 4530 Barley Drive, in 5 the Catawba Magisteri6l District was approved with conditions by the Board of Supervisors at the Public Hearing on January 23, 2001. There being no additional business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15pm. Respectfully Submitted, Approved: o Secretary, Roanoke County Planning Commission 6